Kern County 4-H Youth Development

Citrus, Subtropical Horticulture, Pistachios

Cotton, Small Grains, Corn & Silage

Deciduous Tree Fruits and Nuts

Entomology and Pest Management

Environmental Horticulture/Master Gardener

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Irrigation Management & Agronomy

Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science

Range/Natural Resources, Livestock

Vegetable Crops/Plant Pathology

Viticulture and Small Fruits

Cost and Return Studies

Preparing for a Pandemic
For the past several years avian influenza (bird flu) has been in the news. Avian flu is caused by influenza A viruses that occur naturally among birds. The avian flu currently of concern is the H5N1 subtype. Rapid transmission in birds and virulence of the H5N1 virus has raised concerns about a potential human pandemic. The effects if a pandemic can be lessened if preparations are made ahead of time. The intent of this newsletter is to offer guidance in preparing for such an event.

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